2012 Hyundai Genesis problems
Owners have filed 363 complaints about the 2012 Hyundai Genesis with NHTSA. Engine accounts for 18.7% of them — narrowly the most common, ahead of electrical system at 13.5%.
Complaints363
Crashes12
Fires1
Injuries10
Deaths0
What owners report breaking
Engine 18.7% · 68
Electrical system 13.5% · 49
Power train 11.0% · 40
Service brakes, hydraulic 9.1% · 33
Unknown or other 8.5% · 31
Service brakes 7.7% · 28
Exterior lighting 6.6% · 24
Steering 4.1% · 15
Severity
Of those complaints, 12 describe a crash, 1 describe a fire and 10 report an injury.
Reading the numbers
Across the 7 model years of the Hyundai Genesis in this data, 2012 ranks 2nd by complaint volume — 2015 draws the most.
Filings have fallen off, 20 in the last three years against 46 in the three before. That is normal as a generation leaves the road.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 56,085 miles.
In owners' own words
The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Genesis. While parked, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer (Hyundai dothan, located at 2329 ross clark circle dothan, al 36301 334-699-6416) where it was unable to be diagnosed due to lack of failure codes. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 48,000. Engine · reported at 48,000 miles
These cars has some serious engine issues they are literally defective I've had 5 different engines installed in my car I keep the maintenance up on my car but its still no luck with the engines I've risked my life from almost having accidents due to engine failure I have proof that these calls have been engines and I honestly feel like it's a serious issue that needs to be adjusted Engine
At approximately 10:30 pm. While driving on hwy at fairly good speed of 73-75 mph, while on cruise control, the engine died and steering became difficult to none at all, all while engine was completely off. Car could not be started again. Vehicle is currently non-operable and parked. It appears I am the third owner of the is vehicle. Your assistance is appreciated. Engine · reported at 165,000 miles
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
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